N1
蚕 meaning and readings
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Kanji
蚕
N1
- Meaning
- silkworm
- Onyomi
- サン
- Kunyomi
- かいこ
- Formula
- 蚕 = 天 + 虫。
Story
蚕 shows 天 and 虫 together, and means 'silkworm'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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